FK Rubin Kazan vs FK Spartak Moskva, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Rubin Kazan vs FK Spartak Moskva — RFPL at Kazan Arena.
- FK Rubin Kazan 30 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- FK Spartak Moskva 30 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 30 | 68 |
| 2 | FK Krasnodar | 30 | 66 |
| 3 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 30 | 53 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 30 | 52 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 30 | 51 |
| 6 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 30 | 46 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 30 | 45 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 30 | 43 |
| 9 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 30 | 37 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 30 | 33 |
| 11 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 30 | 32 |
| 12 | FK Orenburg | 30 | 29 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 30 | 27 |
| 14 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | FK Nizhny Novgorod | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | PFK Sochi | 30 | 22 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | A | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Nov | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Nov | FK Akron Tolyatti | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | FK Orenburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | FK Krasnodar | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 5–2 | W |
| 10 Nov | FK Akron Tolyatti | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Rubin Kazan | FK Spartak Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #4 |
| 43 | Points | 52 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 10 / 9 | W / D / L | 15 / 7 / 8 |
| 29 | Scored | 47 |
| 30 | Conceded | 39 |
| -1 | GD | +8 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.73 |
| 37% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
47%
Clean Sheets
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Rubin Kazan this season
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Rubin Kazan are 8th (43 pts). FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rubin Kazan
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/3
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Spartak Moskva
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. FK Rubin Kazan host FK Spartak Moskva — let the battle begin!
- 5' That looks like a foul for a card for Dmitriy Kabutov.
- 7' Goal! Mirlind Daku scores his 26 goal in 177 matches.
- 12' FK Spartak Moskva are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Rubin Kazan and FK Spartak Moskva are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 22' Srdan Babic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' The supporters are chanting for Aleksandr Zotov. He replaces Veldin Hodza on 26 minute.
- 28' A stunning finish from Mirlind Daku — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 28' Mirlind Daku picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nail Umyarov made 350 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' Ezequiel Barco is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 46' The FK Spartak Moskva bench stirs into life. Danil Prutsev is withdrawn and Christopher Martins gets his opportunity.
- 51' named a 5-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' Kosovo international Veldin Hodza has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' A moment of madness from Ugochukwu Iwu on 58 minutes earns him a card. FK Rubin Kazan will be frustrated.
- 63' Controversy at the stadium! Alexis Duarte argues furiously but the card stands.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Marquinhos argues furiously but the card stands.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mirlind Daku on 75.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Aleksey Gritsaenko. He replaces Bogdan Jocic on 76 minute.
- 78' Ruslan Litvinov is replacing Daniil Denisov for the FK Spartak Moskva side.
- 81' The FK Rubin Kazan bench stirs into life. Ruslan Bezrukov is withdrawn and Marat Apshatsev gets his opportunity.
- 84' A change in the FK Spartak Moskva ranks — Marquinhos exits the field as Jesus Medina enters on 84.
- 87' Pablo Solari was booked on 87.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FK Rubin Kazan players.
Lineups
FK Rubin Kazan Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 15
- 10
- 8
- 99
-
22
Veldin Hodza ↓ Aleksandr Zotov 26'
- 23
- 2
- 6
- 70
- 51
- 38
Bench
- 30
- 25
-
21
Aleksandr Zotov ↑ 26'
- 19
- 24
-
27
Aleksey Gritsaenko ↑ 76'
-
90
Marvin Cuni ↑ 81'
-
18
Marat Apshatsev ↑ 81'
- 5
- 86
- 11
- 87
Coach
Rashid Rakhimov
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
8
Marquinhos ↓ Jesus Medina 84'
- 6
-
77
Theo Bongonda ↓ Levi Garcia 46'
- 98
- 5
- 18
-
2
Oleg Reabciuk ↓ Pablo Solari 46'
- 25
- 9
- 97
- 4
Bench
-
35
Christopher Martins ↑ 46'
- 47
- 14
- 1
- 23
- 29
- 82
-
19
Jesus Medina ↑ 84'
- 16
-
11
Levi Garcia ↑ 46'
-
68
Ruslan Litvinov ↑ 78'
-
7
Pablo Solari ↑ 46'
Coach
Dejan Stanković
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Larsson | 3 |
| Mirlind Daku | 3 |
| Theo Bongonda | 2 |
| Dorde Despotovic | 2 |
| Egor Sorokin | 2 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 2 |
| Quincy Promes | 1 |
| Ivan Ignatjev | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Rubin Kazan Form
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2025-03-09
FK Rubin Kazan
2–1
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2025-03-02
FK Spartak Moskva
2–0
FK Orenburg
W
2024-12-07
FK Spartak Moskva
3–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2024-12-01
FK Krasnodar
0–3
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2024-11-23
FK Spartak Moskva
5–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2024-11-10
FK Spartak Moskva
4–0
FK Akron Tolyatti
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
FK Rubin Kazan xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
FK Spartak Moskva xG
I would bet for:
FK Rubin Kazan or FK Spartak Moskva 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Rubin Kazan win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
FK Rubin Kazan or Draw
65%
Draw or FK Spartak Moskva
63%
FK Rubin Kazan or FK Spartak Moskva
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Rubin Kazan win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — FK Rubin Kazan
| Handicap | FK Rubin Kazan covers | Push | FK Spartak Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rubin Kazan keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

